Opening day is right around the corner. Before long, the Phillies will whittle their roster down to their best 25 players before March 29's opener in Atlanta. Here is our best educated guess as to what that 25 will be.

The bullpen looks like a point of strength, at least on paper, with Neris set to close again, Neshek to set up, and Hunter and Garcia eating important late innings. Morgan and Leiter will serve as long-inning relievers and potential spot starters as the season drags on.

Phillies new skipper Gabe Kapler will emphasize durability with his bench, which is why veterans Florimon and Flaherty, guys who can play multiple positions, look like good bets. Kingery too, is playing some third base in camp while Altherr can play all three outfield spots. Rupp will back up Alfaro and continue to be a locker room leader.